BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad (she: Sam)
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BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad (she: Sam)

Since becoming a mom, saving money on healthy meals has been a huge part of my stay-at-home job. The most effective way I have found to save big is through pairing coupons with great deals at my local store – 10 for $10 sales are my very favorite! Most of these sales, are generally on canned goods which has really challenged me to get creative with the things I make; because making healthy things that my family will actually eat is top of the priority list.

To make sure I’m using up my sale items, I have given myself a goal of creating at least one meal a week with mostly canned pantry items. Generally, I make these meals on Thursday: when my husband works late, and I’m too exhausted after a day with the boys to spend a lot of time cooking!

Hearty Chicken Stew w/ Butternut Squash & Quinoa ~ Olives from Spain
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Hearty Chicken Stew w/ Butternut Squash & Quinoa ~ Olives from Spain

Olives are one of my favorite foods! Maybe it’s because of my Greek ancestory, or maybe it’s because olives are just plain awesome. They’re naturally sugar-free and have lots of good monounsaturated fats. They’re delicious in salads, soups, spreads, or just by themselves. I love the variety of colors, flavors and how healthy they are….

DOVE® Whole Fruit Dipped in Dark Chocolate ~ Yummy!

DOVE® Whole Fruit Dipped in Dark Chocolate ~ Yummy!

I’ve always been a big fan of DOVE® chocolate. Other chocolate brands just don’t compare to the smooth, creamy taste of DOVE®. I think I’ve probably tried all the different varieties of tasty chocolate products that DOVE® offers, and I love them all. When I heard that DOVE® had some new products out, Whole Fruit…

Gift Giving Made Easy with Groupon ~ Golf Gift Idea

Gift Giving Made Easy with Groupon ~ Golf Gift Idea

I’m pretty sure everyone has a few names on their Christmas list that are challenge every year. I know I do! I have five younger brothers, five sister-in-laws and one little sister who are spread out all over. We have a tradition of exchanging names every year for Christmas gifts; and while I love my brothers, I’m always a little freaked out when I get ones of their names. Their interests are foreign to me, and they’re a bit particular about brands, etc. This year, however, Groupon came to the rescue!